Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science. With annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we allow our people to build important contributions to the world. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

How will you make an impact?

Engineer II will be the mechanical team member in an assigned project and to assist the mechanical lead in handling and adhering to project timeline. Other responsibilities include:

What will you do?

· Generates/Provides conceptual proposal in supporting mechanical design review.

· Proficient in 3D CAD modeling preferably Pro-Engineer and Solidworks.

· Establish modular design and full product bill of material structure.

· Build and create sub-assembly test plan and report if any.

· Ensuring design fully integrated into mechanical architecture with adaptability to design robustness.

· Provide design improvement if necessary.

· Ability to work with vendors on design for manufacturability and supplier/vendor on cost negotiation in order to achieve product Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

· Good understanding of design to cost target on mechanical architecture.

· Contribute to technology and innovation into R&D portal.

· Support and assign to technology development if any.

Education & Experience

· Degree/Master in Mechanical Engineering is required.

· Proven experience in product development life cycle.

· Minium 3 years' experience in mechanical design

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Crafting/designing casting, machining, plastics molding and sheet-metal parts with good DFM practices.

· Basic to advance geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.

· Completed at least one product life cycle design.

· Project management

Proficiencies Preferred

· Good knowledge in mechanism design.

· Experience in CFD/FLOW simulation in analyzing flow/thermal characteristic.

· Proficient in mechanical design in medical or life sciences product development in R&D environment.

The warehouse assistant will be responsible for ensuring inventory is sort, organised and stored. The warehouse assistant will also pack, and prepare orders for delivery.

Requirements:

• Able to work independently
• Pays attention to detail and monitors the quality of inventory
• Highly organized and able to store items efficiently

Detail:

• Location: Jurong Island, Singapore (Transport provided at designated point)
• Employment Type: Permanent  
• Compensation: Competitive Salary with AWS and 3 Months Variable Bonus  

Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance and instrumentation activities in manufacturing plants to ensure safe and smooth operations.
• Coordinate and execute major field maintenance projects, prioritizing worker safety and facility integrity.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Conduct instrumentation application studies and modify plant facilities to align with technical specifications and business requirements.
• Conduct training sessions for staff and contractors to enhance their skills and competencies.
• Implement management systems based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SS506 standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power/Energy Modules.
• Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI) is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff across different functions and contractors. A spirit of collaboration and teamwork is essential.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to forward their CVs in MS Word format to [email protected]

Reg No: R1549345
Triton AI Pte Ltd  
License No: 21C0661

Business Development Manager Job brief

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Business Development Manager Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills
• BSc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Marketing Manager Job Description

We are seeking an innovative marketing manager to promote our company's brand and services. In this role, you will be optimizing our marketing strategies, managing the marketing department's budget and staff, as well as preparing forecasts.

To ensure success, you will need extensive knowledge of marketing strategies and the ability to identify new business leads. An outstanding marketing manager will be someone whose expertise translates into increased brand awareness and profitability.

Marketing Manager Responsibilities

• Evaluating and optimizing marketing and pricing strategies.
• Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts.
• Generating new business leads.
• Develop strategies and tactics to get the word out about our company and drive qualified traffic to our front door
• Deploy successful marketing campaigns and own their implementation from ideation to execution
• Experiment with a variety of organic and paid acquisition channels like content creation, content curation, pay per click campaigns, event management, publicity, social media, lead generation campaigns, copywriting, performance analysis

· Produce valuable and engaging content for our website and blog that attracts and converts our target groupsS

· Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and vendors

· Prepare and monitor the marketing budget on a quarterly and annual basis and allocate funds wisely

· Oversee and approve marketing material, from website banners to hard copy brochures and case studies

· Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against goals

· Analyze consumer behavior and adjust email and advertising campaigns accordingly

Marketing Manager Requirements

· A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or any other relevant field

· Sound understanding of marketing fundamentals and tactics

· Creative thinking and problem-solving ability

· Leadership and project management skills

· Knowledge of digital marketing and social media marketing strategies

· Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

· Proficiency with marketing tools and software

· Proficient in marketing research and statistical analysis

· The ability to work under pressure.

· Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Making sure employees that report to you meet performance expectations.
• Giving instructions or orders to subordinate employees.
• Ensuring that the work environment is safe, secure and healthy.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Approving work hours.
• Ensure great customer service at all levels.

Supervisor Requirements:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Computer literacy.
• Proactive organizational skills.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Sales Supervisor Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

We’re looking for a Customer Support Associate to join our team in Singapore. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission in helping our customers have a great experience when using Wise.

Your mission: 

Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking. Your mission is to help customers have the best experience possible with our product working across email, phone and chat.

The role will give you the opportunity to:

• Help customers have the best experience possible with our product working across email, phone and chat
• Be flexible working during business hours but sometimes covering an early morning(from 6am), and up to 2 weekend shifts per month
• Go above and beyond the call of duty: work with less supervision and solve complex problems working with other teams while still achieving your KPIs
• Grow through mentoring and side projects with other teams, developing your skills and figuring out how to have a big impact on our customers
• Work with Empowerment – at Wise you get in what you put out so you’ll need to take the initiative when it comes to your career progression

Our Business Customer Support team collaborates and works closely with Business Development, Compliance, Customer Support, Engineering, Customer On-boarding, Operations and other product teams in order to make sure that Wise's business customers are provided with the best experience, solutions, and support.

Your mission: 

• Communicating with Wise's business customers and helping them over the phone and via email whilst forming valuable, long-lasting relationships. 
• Collaborating internally with operational and product teams to make sure that we are providing the best service and custom solutions for our business customers.

The role will give you the opportunity to:

• Be flexible working during business hours but sometimes covering an evening, public holiday, or weekend shift 
• Go above and beyond the call of duty: work with less supervision and solve complex problems working with other teams
• Grow through mentoring and side projects with other teams, developing your skills and figuring out how to have a big impact on our customers
• Work autonomously - at Wise you get in what you put out so you’ll need to take the initiative when it comes to your career progression

We’re looking for a new Customer Support Regional Lead to lead our APAC Business Customer Support teams!

Your Mission:

Your mission is to lead our Business support teams. As the Regional Lead of CS Operations for APAC, you’ll report directly to the Global Head of Business Customer Support and lead our regional teams, while cooperating with our outsourcing teams, as well as the various CS support functions like Training, WFM QA and more.

You’ll also join the senior leadership team in Singapore and work to build an exceptional work environment in our regional offices. You'll lead a team that supports any of our global customer base that needs help from our APAC based team while also working closely with our product teams to ensure that the customers in our APAC markets receive world class support. Are you ready?

Description:

• Organize and plan a design work schedule to meet deadlines.

• Ensure design, drawings, and all other deliverables meet the requirements and specifications.

• Oversee design preparation are efficient, well-coordinated, practical, and constructible.

• Prepare and submit shop drawings according to project specifications, ensure the design drawings are following the company design guidelines and structural calculations and building integrity.

• Work with the project team, sub-contractor, supplier, and factory team to ensure works are on schedule.

Requirement

• Diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or higher qualifications.

• 3 years experience in the design of window & door, curtain wall, claddings, etc.

• Familiar with Autocad drafting, 3D software.

• Energetic, matured, creative, and innovative, able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

• Bilingual is preferred.

Job Description:

We are looking for part-time tutor to teach at our Marsiling branch, 5 mins walk from Marsiling MRT.

Able to teach upper primary 4-6 English, Maths.

Schedule:

Fri 6 to 9pm

Sun 9am to 1.30pm

Rates: 1 student $35/hr, 2 students, $40/hr, and so on. Rates increase for every student. Class max of 12 students.

Notes are all provided by centre.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver English and Maths lessons clearly and effectively.

2. Exhibit good classroom management skills.

3. Monitor and track progress of students.

4. Mark some class assignments after teaching hours.

5. Able to teach in a group setting.

Job Requirements:

1. Min Diploma, A level equivalent, or Bachelor Degree in any discipline.

2. Prior tutoring or teaching experience is advantageous.

3. Willing to travel to conduct lessons at the centres.

4. Familiar with Primary school syllabus.

5. Possess a good communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Able to conduct class effectively using zoom or digital means.

MS Excel

data entry

Chinese literacy

admin work

GOE o level

2 year experience

hard working

can carry 10kg things

basic account knowledge

infulence in english and madarin

Looking for tuition centres admin officer. Rates: $12/hr

Jobscope:

1) Front desk duties

2) Handle parents' queries

3) Host Zoom

4) Email/photocopy materials

5) Reschedule classes

6) Must be computer literate

7) Do up materials/notes

Working requirements:

1) Flexible- Able to work on some weekdays like Fridays and Tuesdays from 2-10pm.

2) Lunch and dinner hours paid too

Interested parties please whatsapp resume to 90625285.

Work in a Shell petrol station at 695 Mandai Road.

Friendly and good attitude.

Polite and assist customers to pump petrol.

Can work safely.

Good attendance and punctual for work

Can work as a team.

Willing to help out team members and others.

Can keep station clean and well maintained.

Working hours : 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm.

• Permanent position
• With US GAAP / shared service and handling regional taxes experience added advantage
• Experience in managing complex claim
• Minimum 4 years of related experience

Job Responsibilities

• Perform end to end accounts payable and employee payable process.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecast and banking interfaces.
• Manage receivables, intercompany reconciliation, fixed assets, bank reconciliation.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Perform month end close including preparation and analysis of Balance Sheet/ Profit & Loss and financial/ management reports.
• Prepare actuals vs budget travel and entertainment reports.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers and other statutory bodies.
• Assist in internal audit, SOX compliance, and external audit activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders on any issue resolutions.
• Provide guidance to employees on policies and procedures.
• Prepare standard operating procedures.
• Drive improvements to streamline processes and enhance controls.
• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• With US GAAP / shared service and handling regional taxes experience added advantage
• Experience in managing complex claim
• Take initiative to lead changes
  

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position with various allowances
• Entry level and willing to work in shift
• MNC Chemical Manufacturing Company

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Production Technicians in the safe and smooth running of the production.
• Assist the Process Engineer to conduct activities and projects to optimize operation during Shift to achieve operational and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot plant/equipment/quality issues and recommend countermeasures.
• Monitor and ensure plant equipment integrity and reliability.
• Assist the Process Engineer to support Shift operation by providing suitable operating conditions for stable plant operation and product quality control.
• Train and develop team members.

Requirements

• Possess Degree in Chemical Engineering or its equivalent, experience in petroleum, chemical or polymer industries added advantage.
• Have knowledge of process control and troubleshooting, hands on knowledge of plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Essential prerequisites include good analytical and technical report writing skills, ability to be a team player with leadership, initiative, drive & commitment, able to take pressure and able to communicate well with others.
• This is a shift work position (i.e. Rotating AM and PM shifts, including weekends and Public Holiday) and there will be scheduled off days.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• Company transport provided
• Entry level, Chemistry grad

Job Responsibility

You will join the Research & Development Section equipped with advanced and

comprehensive laboratory facilities and assist the Chemist in product development

projects.

• Assist in the research and development of Polypropylene and Polyethylene products for value added applications.
• Schedule and carry out day-to-day activities for product design projects to meet the targets for new product development.
• Assist Chemist to carry out commissioning and method development for new equipment and improve existing testing methods.
• Play a major role in the smooth operation of the R&D laboratory by actively involving in regular maintenance of equipment, preparation and revision of operating procedures, maintaining excellent housekeeping and all activities related to Health, Safety & Environment.

Requirements

• Degree holder major in Chemistry
• Dipolma holder with 1-2 years related experience are welcomed to apply
• Willing to work at Jurong Island. Company transport is provided at Jurong East.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

Work in a Shell petrol station at 695 Mandai Road.

To collect payments and assist customers to pump petrol.

Polite, friendly and good attitude.

Can work safely.

Good attendance and punctual for work

Can work as a team.

Willing to help out team members and others.

Can keep station clean and well maintained.

Working hours : 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm.

• Permanent role with variable bonus
• Hybrid
• Experience in financial analysis/ data analyst who analyze business or finance performance

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for enhancing vessel financial performance.
• Develop insightful analysis and assist internal stakeholders to provide recommendations with the objective of financial improvement.
• Track and submit monthly KPI Report to management.
• Manage business unit’s / sub-business units’ implementation of improvement actions.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises.
• Analyse data and provide insights for P&L forecasting and budgeting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in either business administration, accounting, data science, statistics, mathematics, or similar subject from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• The expertise to deep-dive and gain insights from data is a must.
• Excellent charting and graphical representation skills to enable effective communication of insights to management.
• Driven and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Proficiency in data analysis, Microsoft Excel and MS PowerPoint. SAP is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues across departments and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• Variable bonus
• Hybrid
• Open communication culture

Location: Woodlands

Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm

Industry: Semicon Manufacturing

Salary: $3000-$4500

Job Description

• Manage customer complaints, corrective and preventive action programs.
• Work closely with customers, production and suppliers to meet the quality requirements.
• Responsible for product quality management, implement quality plans, drive quality improvement projects and prepare quality report to identify problem areas and work on problem resolutions
• Interface with and handle customers/vendors on quality issues.
• Issue and closure of CAR for customer (RMA) and Supplier issue – External
• RMA receipt and disposition of RMA in Macola – External.
• Work with QA department and Engineering on customer related issues e.g. RMA

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc).
• Knowledge of CMM, profile projector, and measuring equipments.

Please submit your updated resume in MS format by using the APPLY NOW BUTTON.

Alternatively, you may also email your resume to us at [email protected]

Emily Fong

Senior Talent Specialist

Atomrecruit Pte. Ltd. | MOM EA License No.: 15C7443

EA Personnel Reg No.: R1768368

Job Description

We are looking for a Commercial Director APAC- Marketing Mix , eager to lead, create, collaborate, and inspire. 

As the Marketing Mix Sales Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of NIQ by leading and executing strategic sales goals within the Marketing Mix practice. This position requires a blend of strong sales acumen, APAC marketing expertise, and leadership skills to effectively manage and optimize the Marketing Mix practice for our Manufacturer clients.  

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Marketing Mix solution and competitive environment, a proven track record in sales, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve all objectives. 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Build and deliver the Sales/Commercial Management Strategy to launch our Marketing Mix practice 
• Achieve revenue goals by recognizing potential opportunities with clients to drive profitable sales.  
• Lead and deliver compelling sales pitches, presentations, and product demonstrations to a broad range of audiences, from C-level executives to individual contributors. Recognize potential opportunities with clients to drive sales 
• Develop customer relationships with Marketers; establish, and implement strategies for launching the Marketing Mix business unit focusing on developing pilots and building the customer base 
• Set appropriate metrics for sales pipeline generation, accurate pipeline reporting and sales forecasts reporting up to sales leader 
• Maintain relationships with key project stakeholders (including product, technology and delivery teams) to ensure project satisfaction. 
• Collaborate with product leadership to incorporate product features and benefits into NIQ Marketing Mix solution 
• Coordinate market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and customer behaviors that inform GTM strategy 
• Collaborate with ADs to find opportunities for NIQ Marketing Mix implementation 
• Apply a thorough understanding of the marketplace, industry trends, and products to all management activities and strategic sales decisions 
• Leverage and coordinate cross-functional internal teams (Product Leaders, Operations, Finance, Legal, HR) to efficiently navigate complex sales cycles 

Your Purpose

As an Economist at Ubisoft Singapore, you play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our games and ensuring a positive player experience. We are seeking a passionate and data-driven individual to join our team, optimize revenue and maximize the gaming experience for our players. The ideal candidate will excel in financial modeling, with a sharp focus on crafting strategies contributing to revenue growth.

As a finance expert embedded within our production team, your work directly impacts our game's revenue, player engagement, and overall player satisfaction. Your expertise empowers senior management and production teams to make informed, data-driven choices and crucial decisions through the power of financial insights and analysis. If you are excited about combining your analytical skills with your passion for gaming, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Your Daily Adventure

• Forecast and maintain product P&L for both pre & post launch by collecting, validating, and analyzing financial and operational data from various sources.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis on revenue strategies to optimize business performance.
• Monitor and report financial results and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Analyze internal and external data to develop recommendations for product pricing strategy, digital promotional pricing plans and lifecycle management to maximize revenue for the project. 
• Develop models to support the team to calculate seasonal content ROI & pricing strategies. 
• Identify business opportunities by understanding product lifecycles, revenue targets, digital assortment needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Continuously innovate to ensure cutting-edge data analysis capabilities for effective decision-making in revenue strategies and game development.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor revenue strategies, and best practices to maintain or surpass industry benchmarks for in-game revenue performance.

• As the Executive Chef, you will be working closely with Director of Culinary to assure standards are being met in all other aspects of the commissary operation.
• You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the culinary experiences across our portfolio of 12 high-end restaurants & bars including the prestigious 2 Michelin Star Restaurant JAAN.
• Additionally, your responsibilities will extend to the culinary operations at Raffles City Convention Centre which encompasses a total of 108,000 sq ft , featuring 34 meeting rooms and 3 ballrooms.  
• Overseeing stewarding operations for the entire F&B division. 
• Ensuring a high quality dining experience through leadership of team and development of junior team members .

Your Career

This is a highly visible, senior level position on a small but growing team that will benefit from out of box thinking and technical insight. The ideal Principal Engineering Escalation Engineer has a mix and background of customer management and broad and deep technical skills related to telecommunication equipment and Internet traffic.  A background in troubleshooting or designing modern networks, a good understanding of the behaviors of Internet applications and protocols and strong command of English are the starting points to being successful in this role.

Your Impact

• This Engineering Escalation role is positioned to intercept and assist or drive technical escalations that come to the executive level in engineering
• Escalations of this type are extremely critical and are driven by the account teams in the field
• Talk with executive levels at customers, delivering among other things, discussion about the situation, explaining the root cause or progress toward it, providing status internally and addressing technical questions during customer interactions